Families affected by a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use often experience substantial strain and burden, yet support and understanding for this population remain limited. This seminar presents a series of studies examining affected families’ psychological wellbeing, innate strengths, help-seeking and the effectiveness of specialised services. [1 hour]

About the speaker: Clare Rushton is a PhD candidate at the University of Wollongong and a clinical psychology registrar. Clare’s research investigates the experiences of people who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use, and how to effectively address their needs through strengths-based research and service provision.